Harry Potter and the Dursleys' Life

Mrs. Waldorf reads Chapter 2 of 'Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone' with permission from Scholastic. The chapter describes the Dursleys' unchanged life over ten years and Harry's difficult living conditions. On Dudley's birthday, Harry is tasked with chores and is eventually taken to the zoo, where an incident with a snake occurs, highlighting Harry's unusual abilities.

What is the setting of the story at the beginning of Chapter 2?

• A magical forest

• Privet Drive

• A quiet countryside

• A bustling city

How long has Harry been living with the Dursleys?

• Since birth

• Five years

• Fifteen years

• Ten years

What is Harry's living condition at the Dursleys' house?

• He has his own room

• He sleeps in the attic

• He shares a room with Dudley

• He sleeps in a cupboard under the stairs

What is the occasion being celebrated in the Dursley household?

• Dudley's birthday

• Harry's birthday

• Christmas

• A family reunion

How does Harry feel about Dudley's birthday?

• Excited

• Annoyed

• Indifferent

• Jealous

What is the first rule for a quiet life with the Dursleys?

• Help with chores

• Stay out of sight

• Always be polite

• Do not ask questions

What unusual feature does Harry have on his forehead?

• A tattoo

• A lightning-shaped scar

• A mole

• A birthmark

What strange occurrences happen around Harry?

• He can fly

• He can read minds

• He can talk to animals

• Strange things happen without explanation

What happens to the glass at the zoo's reptile house?

• It cracks

• It vanishes

• It becomes unbreakable

• It changes color

How does the snake react to Harry at the zoo?

• It tries to bite him

• It winks at him

• It hisses angrily

• It ignores him